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- This disclosure is related to an object for use in hair styling.
- the disclosure is related to a set hair curling devices including a hair curling contact surface with a rectangular cross-section.
- a curling iron is a device that has an elongated hair curling contact surface, typically in round cross-section, with a clamp arm. Within the elongated hair curling contact surface, a curling iron typically includes a heating element, wherein electrical power is used to generate heat which is applied to the hair being curled through the elongated hair curling contact surface.
- perm rods are known wherein hair is wrapped around an elongated hair curling contact surface of the perm rod, and hair styling chemicals are applied to the hair. Once the hair is removed from the perm rod, the hair retains a shape provided by the perm rod.
- a curling device for styling hair.
- the device includes a flattened curling section configured to create a zig-zag pattern in the hair being treated.
- the device includes a perm-rod with a rectangular cross section.
- the device includes a curling iron including a flat heating element within the flattened curling section.
- the device includes a flat iron curling device providing a flattened curling section in order that a flat iron can be applied to the hair.
- FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary perm rod with a flattened curling section, in accordance with the present disclosure
- FIG. 2 illustrates the perm rod of FIG. 1 in profile, in accordance with the present disclosure
- FIG. 3 illustrates the perm rod of FIG. 1 being used in a person's hair, in accordance with the present disclosure
- FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary pattern in hair that can be created with a curling device with a flattened curling section, in accordance with the present disclosure
- FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary curling device with a flattened curling section which tapers toward an end of the device, in accordance with the present disclosure
- FIG. 6A illustrates an additional exemplary cross-section that a device with a flattened curling section can exhibit with rectangular short sides, in accordance with the present disclosure
- FIG. 6B illustrates an additional exemplary cross-section that a device with a flattened curling section can exhibit with angled points on the short sides, in accordance with the present disclosure
- FIG. 6C illustrates an additional exemplary cross-section that a device with a flattened curling section can exhibit with curved short sides, in accordance with the present disclosure
- FIG. 6D illustrates an additional exemplary cross-section that a device with a flattened curling section can exhibit with a crushed oval profile, in accordance with the present disclosure
- FIGS. 7A and 7B illustrate an additional embodiment of a device with a flattened curling section, including at least one spring-clip device, in accordance with the present disclosure
- FIG. 8 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a curling iron including a flattened curling section, in accordance with the present disclosure
- FIG. 9 illustrates in cross-section a flattened curling section from a curling iron including a heating element, in accordance with the present disclosure
- FIG. 10 illustrates an alternative exemplary flat iron curling device being used to curl hair, in accordance with the present disclosure.
- FIG. 11 illustrates in detail the exemplary flat iron curling device of FIG. 10 , in accordance with the present disclosure.
- Hair stylists have used hair curling devices such as curling irons and perm rods for years. Historically, shampoos would leave hair dry and brittle. Further, hair styling chemicals historically would include harsh properties that would further damage hair and cause hair to be particularly fragile and susceptible to damage. Corresponding curling devices included round shapes which would style the hair with only gently curved shapes. Whereas abrupt or sharp angles in the hair, coupled with the damaging shampoo and/or hair styling chemicals, would cause permanent damage to the hair, the round shapes of the curling devices were useful to be gentle with the brittle hair.
- a hair curling apparatus wherein a hair curling contact surface of the apparatus around which the hair is wrapped includes a flattened curling section.
- the flattened curling section includes a rectangular cross-section.
- the flattened curling section includes a rectangular cross-section with curved edges.
- the flattened curling section includes a cross-section including two substantially parallel long sides attached by two short sides. Hair treated or styled with the apparatus results in a hair pattern that includes a sharp-edged zig-zag pattern
- FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary perm rod with a flattened curling section.
- Perm rod 200 is illustrated including flattened curling section 210 .
- Holes 220 can be optionally provided in section 210 to permit chemicals to be applied to an permeate hair wrapped around flattened curling section 210 .
- Retention barbs 230 are provided to permit a retention band 240 with retention barb holes 245 to be affixed to perm rod 200 , thereby securing the wrapped hair for a period while the chemicals are applied to the hair.
- Perm rod 200 can be constructed of any material known in the art to not adversely react to the chemicals applied to the hair and known in the art for use in cosmetic products. Any number of polymers, such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polyethylene, or polypropylene, can be used to create the body of the perm rod. Non-reactive metals or metals coated with acrylic, rubber, or any other barrier agent can additionally be utilized.
- Retention band 240 can include any flexible, stable material, such as rubber, that does not react to the chemicals being used on the hair. Retention barbs 230 can be molded upon the perm rod 200 or can be attached to the perm rod. Holes 220 can be molded into the perm rod 200 or drilled as a secondary process to forming the perm rod.
- FIG. 2 illustrates the perm rod of FIG. 1 in profile.
- Perm rod 200 is illustrated including retention barb 230 and side section 250 .
- Perm rod 200 can be any length or any width or thickness. In one embodiment, the perm rod 200 can be very thin, with side section 250 being very small. in another embodiment, side section 250 can be close to or equal to a width of the flat curling section 210 .
- a plurality of different sizes of perm rods can be provided as a single set, for example, giving a hair stylist different options when styling customers' hair.
- FIG. 3 illustrates the perm rod of FIG. 1 being used in a person's hair.
- Hair 285 including wrapped hair 288 is illustrated wrapped around perm rod 200 .
- Chemicals 290 can be applied to the hair.
- paper strips can be used to protect and/or secure the hair during the curling process.
- the hair 288 can be wrapped with paper at an end of the hair toward the bottom of perm rod 200 .
- the hair 288 can be wrapped with paper at a base of the hair near a top of perm rod 200 .
- the non-limiting illustrated process to use perm rod 200 is exemplary, and a number of different methods to curl hair with the disclosed device are envisioned.
- FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary pattern in hair that can be created with a curling device with a flattened curling section.
- Hair pattern 300 created with a curling device with a flattened curling section is illustrated including long straight sections 310 and bend section 320 .
- the hair, originally shaped around a flattened curling section pulls down from the weight of the hair when the curling device is removed and results in a zig-zag pattern, as illustrated.
- Different methods of using the disclosed device can result in other exemplary hair patterns, and the disclosure is not intended to be limited to the examples provided.
- FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary curling device with a flattened curling section which tapers toward an end of the device.
- Curling device 400 includes a flattened curling section 410 .
- a curling device can include a tapered end 420 to the flattened curling section, for example, permitting a stylist to change a length of the long flat sections of the zig-zag pattern in the hair being styled.
- FIG. 6A illustrates an additional exemplary cross-section that a device with a flattened curling section can exhibit with rectangular short sides.
- Device 500 is illustrated including flattened curling section 510 and two rectangular edges 520 .
- FIG. 6B illustrates an additional exemplary cross-section that a device with a flattened curling section can exhibit with angled points on the short sides.
- Device 530 is illustrated including flattened curling section 540 and two angled, pointed edges 550 .
- FIG. 6C illustrates an additional exemplary cross-section that a device with a flattened curling section can exhibit with curved short sides.
- Device 560 is illustrated including flattened curling section 570 and two arcuate or rounded edges 580 . While FIGS. 6A-6C illustrate flattened curling sections with two parallel surfaces, one will appreciate that the surfaces need not be parallel to each other in accordance with the present disclosure.
- FIG. 6D illustrates an additional exemplary cross-section that a device with a flattened curling section can exhibit with a crushed oval profile.
- Device 590 is illustrated including flattened curling section 592 including slightly arcuate surfaces and two arcuate or rounded edges 594 .
- inserts creating alternating depressions in the surfaces of device 590 can be used to maintain substantially even wall thicknesses throughout the device in accordance with known best practices in injection molding while still substantially maintaining the oval profile of the device illustrated in FIG.
- a flattened or crushed oval shape still providing flattened curling sections, in profile includes an 4 to 1 width to thickness ratio, the width defining the long straight sections in the resulting hair style and the thickness of the material defining the geometry of the bend sections in the resulting hair style.
- a flattened or crushed oval shape still providing flattened curling sections, in profile includes an 10 to 1 width to thickness ratio.
- a flattened or crushed oval shape still providing flattened curling sections, in profile includes an 15 to 1 width to thickness ratio.
- FIGS. 7A and 7B illustrate an additional embodiment of a device with a flattened curling section, including at least one spring-clip device.
- FIG. 7A shows flat iron curling device 600 in profile
- FIG. 7B shows flat iron curling device 600 from a frontal view.
- Device 600 includes flattened curling section 610 as a substantially rectangular body along which hair can be wrapped.
- Curling section 610 includes edges 612 in accordance with the edges disclosed herein, wherein hair wrapped around section 610 exhibits long sections separated by bend sections.
- Clip 620 is provided to hold one end of the hairs being wrapped.
- Exemplary secondary clip 630 is illustrated for holding a second end of the hairs being wrapped, although clip 630 can be replaced by any number of methods or devices for holding hair to device 600 .
- clip 620 is removed and replaced with a second clip 630 or a similar retention device.
- Hair wrapped around device 600 can be treated, for example, with a known flat iron device, which presses flat heated sections on either side of the hair. Such a flat iron device, applied to both sides of the hair wrapped around device 600 , would press the hair and cause it to temporarily take the shape of hair as treated by devices disclosed herein.
- FIG. 10 illustrates an alternative exemplary flat iron curling device being used to curl hair.
- Flat iron curling device 900 is illustrated including flattened curling section 910 and handle section 920 .
- Hair 930 is illustrated wrapped around flattened curling section 910 .
- Flat iron 940 a is illustrated including two halves 941 a and 942 a. At least one of halves 941 a and 942 a include a heating element 943 a.
- hair 930 wrapped around flattened curling section 910 can be placed between the halves 941 a and 942 a, and heat can be applied to hair 930 .
- Electrical power is supplied to flat iron 940 a through power cord 945 a. In this way, heat can be applied to hair wrapped around a flattened curling section in methods in accordance with the disclosure.
- Clip 630 can be used to hold an end of hair 930 .
- Flat iron curling devices can be made of any materials that can hold up to the temperatures applied by the flat iron, such as metal or polymers.
- Flat iron 940 a typical to known flat iron designs, is illustrated with long thin halves 941 a and 942 a.
- a hair stylist using flat iron 940 a with flat iron curling device 900 would need to us the flat iron at multiple locations along hair 930 .
- Flat iron 940 b is disclosed herein as a customized flat iron for use with the flat iron curling devices as disclosed herein.
- Two halves 941 b and 942 b open at hinge 944 b. At least one of the halves includes a heating element 943 b, which is supplied electrical power through power cord 945 b.
- Two halves 941 b and 942 b are arranged at a 90 degree angle from the halves of flat iron 940 a.
- Both halves 941 b and 942 b are arranged in parallel to an axis of hinge 944 b.
- a hair stylist can heat all of hair 930 with a minimal number of applications of flat iron 940 b.
- FIG. 11 illustrates in detail the exemplary flat iron curling device of FIG. 10 .
- Flat iron curling device 900 is illustrated including handle section 920 and flattened curling section 910 .
- Handle section 920 can take any form convenient for a person to hold a handle.
- Flattened curling section 910 can include any cross-section in accordance with the disclosure.
- Optional rubberized band 905 is illustrated as an alternative to clip 630 for securing hair at the end of flattened curling section 910 .
- FIG. 8 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a curling iron including a flattened curling section.
- Curling device 710 includes base section 750 , flattened curling section 730 , clamping arm 720 , and clamping arm handle 740 .
- Base section 750 includes a cord that can be plugged into an electrical socket and transfers electrical power to a heating unit within flattened curling section 730 .
- Clamping arm 720 and clamping arm handle 740 are typically a single piece, wherein force applied to handle 740 moves arm 720 .
- Clamping arm 720 is attached to base 750 at hinge 770 .
- the clamping arm 720 is typically spring loaded to be pressed against flattened curling section 730 . Hair wound around flattened curling section 730 and clamped with clamping arm 720 is pressed into a curled shape mimicking the flattened curling section.
- the exemplary flattened curling section 730 is illustrated with a rectangular cross-section.
- FIG. 9 illustrates in cross-section a flattened curling section from a curling iron including a heating element.
- Curling device 800 is illustrated with flattened curling section 810 shown in cut-away cross-section.
- Heating element 830 is illustrated within flattened curling section 810 .
- heating element 830 is a ceramic heating element.
- heating element 830 includes a series of resistive metal strips that heat as current is run through them.
- heating element 830 includes a PCB heat bed, a flexible heater, or other flat heating element known in the art.
- Clamping arm 820 is illustrated.
- Device 800 includes exemplary rounded edges 840 to flattened curling section 810 . Sides 842 of arm 820 can but need not wrap around a portion of edges 840 .
Abstract
A curling device is disclosed for styling hair. The device includes a flattened curling section configured to create a zig-zag pattern in the hair being treated. In one embodiment the device includes a perm-rod with a rectangular cross section. In one embodiment the device includes a curling iron including a flat heating element within the flattened curling section. In one embodiment the device includes a flat iron curling device providing a flattened curling section in order that a flat iron can be applied to the hair.
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- This disclosure claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/983,432 filed on Apr. 23, 2014 which is hereby incorporated by reference.
- This disclosure is related to an object for use in hair styling. In particular, the disclosure is related to a set hair curling devices including a hair curling contact surface with a rectangular cross-section.
- The statements in this section merely provide background information related to the present disclosure. Accordingly, such statements are not intended to constitute an admission of prior art.
- Hair curling devices are used to provide hair styles where the hair is treated and retains a particular shape for a period of time. In one example, a curling iron is a device that has an elongated hair curling contact surface, typically in round cross-section, with a clamp arm. Within the elongated hair curling contact surface, a curling iron typically includes a heating element, wherein electrical power is used to generate heat which is applied to the hair being curled through the elongated hair curling contact surface.
- In another example, perm rods are known wherein hair is wrapped around an elongated hair curling contact surface of the perm rod, and hair styling chemicals are applied to the hair. Once the hair is removed from the perm rod, the hair retains a shape provided by the perm rod.
- A curling device is disclosed for styling hair. The device includes a flattened curling section configured to create a zig-zag pattern in the hair being treated. In one embodiment the device includes a perm-rod with a rectangular cross section. In one embodiment the device includes a curling iron including a flat heating element within the flattened curling section. In one embodiment the device includes a flat iron curling device providing a flattened curling section in order that a flat iron can be applied to the hair.
- One or more embodiments will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
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FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary perm rod with a flattened curling section, in accordance with the present disclosure; -
FIG. 2 illustrates the perm rod ofFIG. 1 in profile, in accordance with the present disclosure; -
FIG. 3 illustrates the perm rod ofFIG. 1 being used in a person's hair, in accordance with the present disclosure; -
FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary pattern in hair that can be created with a curling device with a flattened curling section, in accordance with the present disclosure; -
FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary curling device with a flattened curling section which tapers toward an end of the device, in accordance with the present disclosure; -
FIG. 6A illustrates an additional exemplary cross-section that a device with a flattened curling section can exhibit with rectangular short sides, in accordance with the present disclosure; -
FIG. 6B illustrates an additional exemplary cross-section that a device with a flattened curling section can exhibit with angled points on the short sides, in accordance with the present disclosure; -
FIG. 6C illustrates an additional exemplary cross-section that a device with a flattened curling section can exhibit with curved short sides, in accordance with the present disclosure; -
FIG. 6D illustrates an additional exemplary cross-section that a device with a flattened curling section can exhibit with a crushed oval profile, in accordance with the present disclosure; -
FIGS. 7A and 7B illustrate an additional embodiment of a device with a flattened curling section, including at least one spring-clip device, in accordance with the present disclosure; -
FIG. 8 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a curling iron including a flattened curling section, in accordance with the present disclosure; -
FIG. 9 illustrates in cross-section a flattened curling section from a curling iron including a heating element, in accordance with the present disclosure; -
FIG. 10 illustrates an alternative exemplary flat iron curling device being used to curl hair, in accordance with the present disclosure; and -
FIG. 11 illustrates in detail the exemplary flat iron curling device ofFIG. 10 , in accordance with the present disclosure. - Hair stylists have used hair curling devices such as curling irons and perm rods for years. Historically, shampoos would leave hair dry and brittle. Further, hair styling chemicals historically would include harsh properties that would further damage hair and cause hair to be particularly fragile and susceptible to damage. Corresponding curling devices included round shapes which would style the hair with only gently curved shapes. Whereas abrupt or sharp angles in the hair, coupled with the damaging shampoo and/or hair styling chemicals, would cause permanent damage to the hair, the round shapes of the curling devices were useful to be gentle with the brittle hair.
- Modern hair care products have evolved significantly over the years. Shampoos and conditioners have been developed that provide for more resilient hair than was possible in the past. Shampoos are known now to include chemicals like keratin that strengthen and improve flexibility of hair. Chemical compositions of hair products have been modified to reduce harmful chemicals such as ammonia and carefully control pH to protect the hair. Additionally, substitutes have been developed to replace harsh surfactant such as sodium lauryl sulfate and ammonium lauryl sulfate and to replace use of sodium chloride as a thickening agent. As a result, the healthier, more flexible hair cleaned and conditioned with modern hair products can be styled, permed, or bent in ways that hair could not be styled in the past.
- A hair curling apparatus is disclosed, wherein a hair curling contact surface of the apparatus around which the hair is wrapped includes a flattened curling section. In one embodiment, the flattened curling section includes a rectangular cross-section. In another embodiment, the flattened curling section includes a rectangular cross-section with curved edges. In another embodiment, the flattened curling section includes a cross-section including two substantially parallel long sides attached by two short sides. Hair treated or styled with the apparatus results in a hair pattern that includes a sharp-edged zig-zag pattern
- Referring now to the drawings, wherein the showings are for the purpose of illustrating certain exemplary embodiments only and not for the purpose of limiting the same,
FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary perm rod with a flattened curling section.Perm rod 200 is illustrated includingflattened curling section 210.Holes 220 can be optionally provided insection 210 to permit chemicals to be applied to an permeate hair wrapped aroundflattened curling section 210.Retention barbs 230 are provided to permit aretention band 240 withretention barb holes 245 to be affixed toperm rod 200, thereby securing the wrapped hair for a period while the chemicals are applied to the hair. -
Perm rod 200 can be constructed of any material known in the art to not adversely react to the chemicals applied to the hair and known in the art for use in cosmetic products. Any number of polymers, such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polyethylene, or polypropylene, can be used to create the body of the perm rod. Non-reactive metals or metals coated with acrylic, rubber, or any other barrier agent can additionally be utilized.Retention band 240 can include any flexible, stable material, such as rubber, that does not react to the chemicals being used on the hair.Retention barbs 230 can be molded upon theperm rod 200 or can be attached to the perm rod.Holes 220 can be molded into theperm rod 200 or drilled as a secondary process to forming the perm rod. -
FIG. 2 illustrates the perm rod ofFIG. 1 in profile.Perm rod 200 is illustrated includingretention barb 230 andside section 250.Perm rod 200 can be any length or any width or thickness. In one embodiment, theperm rod 200 can be very thin, withside section 250 being very small. in another embodiment,side section 250 can be close to or equal to a width of theflat curling section 210. A plurality of different sizes of perm rods can be provided as a single set, for example, giving a hair stylist different options when styling customers' hair. -
FIG. 3 illustrates the perm rod ofFIG. 1 being used in a person's hair.Hair 285 including wrappedhair 288 is illustrated wrapped aroundperm rod 200.Chemicals 290 can be applied to the hair. In one embodiment, paper strips can be used to protect and/or secure the hair during the curling process. In one embodiment, thehair 288 can be wrapped with paper at an end of the hair toward the bottom ofperm rod 200. In one embodiment, thehair 288 can be wrapped with paper at a base of the hair near a top ofperm rod 200. The non-limiting illustrated process to useperm rod 200 is exemplary, and a number of different methods to curl hair with the disclosed device are envisioned. -
FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary pattern in hair that can be created with a curling device with a flattened curling section.Hair pattern 300 created with a curling device with a flattened curling section is illustrated including longstraight sections 310 andbend section 320. The hair, originally shaped around a flattened curling section, pulls down from the weight of the hair when the curling device is removed and results in a zig-zag pattern, as illustrated. Different methods of using the disclosed device can result in other exemplary hair patterns, and the disclosure is not intended to be limited to the examples provided. -
FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary curling device with a flattened curling section which tapers toward an end of the device.Curling device 400 includes a flattenedcurling section 410. In one embodiment, a curling device can include a tapered end 420 to the flattened curling section, for example, permitting a stylist to change a length of the long flat sections of the zig-zag pattern in the hair being styled. -
FIG. 6A illustrates an additional exemplary cross-section that a device with a flattened curling section can exhibit with rectangular short sides.Device 500 is illustrated including flattenedcurling section 510 and tworectangular edges 520. -
FIG. 6B illustrates an additional exemplary cross-section that a device with a flattened curling section can exhibit with angled points on the short sides.Device 530 is illustrated including flattenedcurling section 540 and two angled, pointed edges 550. -
FIG. 6C illustrates an additional exemplary cross-section that a device with a flattened curling section can exhibit with curved short sides.Device 560 is illustrated including flattenedcurling section 570 and two arcuate or roundededges 580. WhileFIGS. 6A-6C illustrate flattened curling sections with two parallel surfaces, one will appreciate that the surfaces need not be parallel to each other in accordance with the present disclosure. - A number of different cross-sections for flattened curling devices are envisioned. In another embodiment, a flattened oval or race-track shape can be used for the cross-section of a device with a flattened curling section.
FIG. 6D illustrates an additional exemplary cross-section that a device with a flattened curling section can exhibit with a crushed oval profile.Device 590 is illustrated including flattenedcurling section 592 including slightly arcuate surfaces and two arcuate or roundededges 594. In so far asdevice 590 is created through injection molding processes, inserts creating alternating depressions in the surfaces ofdevice 590 can be used to maintain substantially even wall thicknesses throughout the device in accordance with known best practices in injection molding while still substantially maintaining the oval profile of the device illustrated inFIG. 6D . In one embodiment, a flattened or crushed oval shape still providing flattened curling sections, in profile, includes an 4 to 1 width to thickness ratio, the width defining the long straight sections in the resulting hair style and the thickness of the material defining the geometry of the bend sections in the resulting hair style. In another embodiment, a flattened or crushed oval shape still providing flattened curling sections, in profile, includes an 10 to 1 width to thickness ratio. In one embodiment, a flattened or crushed oval shape still providing flattened curling sections, in profile, includes an 15 to 1 width to thickness ratio. - Flat irons are devices known in the art for straightening hair. Flat irons typically have one or two heating elements in planar arrangement which are closed over hair. When the hair is heated within the planar arrangement, the hair straightens.
FIGS. 7A and 7B illustrate an additional embodiment of a device with a flattened curling section, including at least one spring-clip device.FIG. 7A shows flatiron curling device 600 in profile, andFIG. 7B shows flatiron curling device 600 from a frontal view.Device 600 includes flattenedcurling section 610 as a substantially rectangular body along which hair can be wrapped.Curling section 610 includesedges 612 in accordance with the edges disclosed herein, wherein hair wrapped aroundsection 610 exhibits long sections separated by bend sections.Clip 620 is provided to hold one end of the hairs being wrapped. Exemplarysecondary clip 630 is illustrated for holding a second end of the hairs being wrapped, althoughclip 630 can be replaced by any number of methods or devices for holding hair todevice 600. In one embodiment,clip 620 is removed and replaced with asecond clip 630 or a similar retention device. Hair wrapped arounddevice 600 can be treated, for example, with a known flat iron device, which presses flat heated sections on either side of the hair. Such a flat iron device, applied to both sides of the hair wrapped arounddevice 600, would press the hair and cause it to temporarily take the shape of hair as treated by devices disclosed herein. -
FIG. 10 illustrates an alternative exemplary flat iron curling device being used to curl hair. Flatiron curling device 900 is illustrated including flattenedcurling section 910 and handlesection 920.Hair 930 is illustrated wrapped around flattenedcurling section 910.Flat iron 940 a is illustrated including twohalves halves heating element 943 a. As the twohalves hinge 944 a,hair 930 wrapped around flattenedcurling section 910 can be placed between thehalves hair 930. Electrical power is supplied toflat iron 940 a throughpower cord 945 a. In this way, heat can be applied to hair wrapped around a flattened curling section in methods in accordance with the disclosure.Clip 630 can be used to hold an end ofhair 930. - Flat iron curling devices can be made of any materials that can hold up to the temperatures applied by the flat iron, such as metal or polymers.
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Flat iron 940 a, typical to known flat iron designs, is illustrated with longthin halves flat iron 940 a with flatiron curling device 900 would need to us the flat iron at multiple locations alonghair 930.Flat iron 940 b is disclosed herein as a customized flat iron for use with the flat iron curling devices as disclosed herein. Twohalves hinge 944 b. At least one of the halves includes aheating element 943 b, which is supplied electrical power throughpower cord 945 b. Twohalves flat iron 940 a. Bothhalves hinge 944 b. By usingflat iron 940 b and the heating elements substantially aligned with the length of flattenedcurling section 910, a hair stylist can heat all ofhair 930 with a minimal number of applications offlat iron 940 b. -
FIG. 11 illustrates in detail the exemplary flat iron curling device ofFIG. 10 . Flatiron curling device 900 is illustrated includinghandle section 920 and flattenedcurling section 910.Handle section 920 can take any form convenient for a person to hold a handle. Flattened curlingsection 910 can include any cross-section in accordance with the disclosure. Optionalrubberized band 905 is illustrated as an alternative to clip 630 for securing hair at the end of flattenedcurling section 910. -
FIG. 8 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a curling iron including a flattened curling section.Curling device 710 includesbase section 750, flattenedcurling section 730, clampingarm 720, and clampingarm handle 740.Base section 750 includes a cord that can be plugged into an electrical socket and transfers electrical power to a heating unit within flattenedcurling section 730. Clampingarm 720 and clamping arm handle 740 are typically a single piece, wherein force applied to handle 740moves arm 720. Clampingarm 720 is attached to base 750 athinge 770. The clampingarm 720 is typically spring loaded to be pressed against flattenedcurling section 730. Hair wound around flattenedcurling section 730 and clamped with clampingarm 720 is pressed into a curled shape mimicking the flattened curling section. The exemplary flattenedcurling section 730 is illustrated with a rectangular cross-section. -
FIG. 9 illustrates in cross-section a flattened curling section from a curling iron including a heating element.Curling device 800 is illustrated with flattened curling section 810 shown in cut-away cross-section.Heating element 830 is illustrated within flattened curling section 810. In one embodiment,heating element 830 is a ceramic heating element. In another embodiment,heating element 830 includes a series of resistive metal strips that heat as current is run through them. In another embodiment,heating element 830 includes a PCB heat bed, a flexible heater, or other flat heating element known in the art. Clampingarm 820 is illustrated.Device 800 includes exemplary roundededges 840 to flattened curling section 810.Sides 842 ofarm 820 can but need not wrap around a portion ofedges 840. - The disclosure has described certain preferred embodiments and modifications of those embodiments. Further modifications and alterations may occur to others upon reading and understanding the specification. Therefore, it is intended that the disclosure not be limited to the particular embodiment(s) disclosed as the best mode contemplated for carrying out this disclosure, but that the disclosure will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims.
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1. A curling device used to style hair, the device comprising:
a flattened curling section configured to create a zig-zag pattern in the hair being treated.
2. The curling device of claim 1 , wherein the flattened curling section comprises a rectangular cross section.
3. The curling device of claim 1 , wherein the flattened curling section comprises rounded edge surfaces.
4. The curling device of claim 1 , wherein the flattened curling section comprises a flattened oval cross section including, in profile, a width to thickness ratio of at least 4 to 1.
5. The curling device of claim 1 , wherein the flattened curling section comprises a flattened oval cross section including, in profile, a width to thickness ratio of at least 10 to 1.
6. The curling device of claim 1 , wherein the flattened curling section comprises a flattened oval cross section including, in profile, a width to thickness ratio of at least 15 to 1.
7. The curling device of claim 1 , wherein the flattened curling section comprises a tapered end.
8. The curling device of claim 1 , wherein the curling device comprises a perm rod.
9. The curling device of claim 8 , wherein the flattened curling section comprises a plurality of holes to permit hair treating chemicals to pass through the flattened curling section.
10. The curling device of claim 8 , further comprising a flexible retention band for holding hair to the curling device.
11. The curling device of claim 8 , further comprising a spring clip for holding hair to the curling device.
12. The curling device of claim 1 , wherein the curling device comprises a curling iron.
13. The curling device of claim 12 , wherein the flattened curling section comprises a flat heating device.
14. The curling device of claim 1 , wherein the curling device comprises a flat iron curling device.
15. The curling device of claim 14 , wherein the flat iron curling device comprises a handle section.
16. A curling system used to style hair, the system comprising:
a flat iron curling device comprising a flattened curling section with a rectangular cross section configured to create a zig-zag pattern in the hair being treated; and
a flat iron comprising at least one heating element aligned in parallel with a hinge axis of the flat iron.
17. A curling device used to style hair, the device comprising:
a curling iron comprising a flattened curling section with a rectangular cross section configured to create a zig-zag pattern in the hair being treated.
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